exercício físico regular

[eh-zer-SÍ-syo FÍ-zi-ko rreh-gu-LAR]

nounmasculinepl: exercícios físicos regulares

regular physical exercise

1. Consistent and repeated bodily activity performed on a scheduled basis to maintain or improve health and fitness

Regular physical exercise is essential for maintaining good health and reducing stress.

O exercício físico regular é essencial para manter a boa saúde e reduzir o estresse.

2. Planned physical activity done habitually to strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, or achieve fitness goals

She started doing regular physical exercise three times a week to lose weight.

Ela começou a fazer exercício físico regular três vezes por semana para perder peso.

NYC Slang

getting your regular workout in / staying fit on the regular

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General Brazilian

exercício físico regular

Most common usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

exercício físico regular / atividade física regular

Both terms used equally in urban contexts

Rio de Janeiro

exercício físico regular / malhar regularmente

Informal: 'malhar' (to work out) is commonly used in casual speech

Portugal

exercício físico regular / prática desportiva regular

'Desportiva' (sports-related) is more common in European Portuguese

manter a forma

cuidar da saúde

vida saudável

rotina de exercícios

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